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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.18, 830.50 and 415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.18, 830.50 and 415.58 is: 573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.18 : 830.50 = 415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.18/830.50 = 415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.18x = 830.50 × 415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.18x = 345,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,141.01/602.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.15

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